Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 call-purpose flour
- ½ tspbaking soda
- ¼ tspbaking powder
- ½ tspfine sea salt
- ½ tspground cinnamon
- ½ csalted butter)
(softened
- ½ cgranulated sugar
- ½ clight brown sugar)
(packed
- 1egg
- 1 tsppure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cold-fashioned oatmeal
- 1 cmix-ins)
(chocolate chips, raisins, cinnamon chips, etc.
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- 2
Line two large baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
- 3
Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 4
Put softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer and beat for 1 minute, or until light and fluffy.
- 5
Add egg and vanilla and beat on medium-high speed for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the dry ingredient mixture and beat on medium speed until combined.
- 7
Then, beat in the oatmeal on low speed.
- 8
If desired, beat in mix ins until evenly distributed in the dough.
- 9
Use a 1 ½ to 2 Tablespoon cookie scoop to measure out portions of dough.
- 10
Roll the dough into balls and place evenly spaced on the prepared cookie sheet - about 1 ½ inches apart.
- 11
Gently press down the tops of the oatmeal cookies until they are slightly flattened.
- 12
Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the top is just set and the edges are lightly browned.
- 13
Let the oatmeal cookies sit on the baking pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate classic cookie that hits all the right notes? This oatmeal cookie recipe delivers buttery perfection with those irresistible crispy edges and wonderfully soft, chewy centers, ready to enjoy without any chilling time.
What makes these the best oatmeal cookies you'll ever bake? It's a masterful balance of salted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar working in harmony to create a truly rich and perfectly sweet base. This thoughtful combination, along with the old-fashioned oatmeal, ensures that coveted texture—crispy on the outside, delightfully soft and chewy within—all while being incredibly easy to whip up.
Prepare your senses for a truly satisfying treat. Each bite offers a delightful contrast: a slight crispness at the edges giving way to a warm, tender, and distinctly chewy middle, infused with the comforting aroma of cinnamon and pure vanilla. The rustic heartiness of the old-fashioned oats provides that classic chew, while the buttery sweetness is balanced, never cloying.
You'll love how straightforward this recipe is. In just a short time, you can transform simple pantry staples into a batch of bakery-quality oatmeal cookies that feel both nostalgic and utterly gourmet, perfect for any home baker looking for a reliable, no-fuss favorite.
Make these easy oatmeal cookies uniquely yours by experimenting with the generous allowance for mix-ins. While classic chocolate chips and sweet raisins are timeless choices, consider adding vibrant cinnamon chips for an extra spice kick, or even a blend of dried cranberries and white chocolate for a festive and tangy twist. Feel free to explore chopped nuts or butterscotch chips to complement the rich, buttery base.
These versatile and perfectly sweet oatmeal cookies are ideal for any occasion, from a comforting afternoon snack paired with a cup of coffee or tea to a delightful dessert that's sure to impress friends and family. Serve them warm from the oven, or enjoy them cooled—they're delicious either way.